Saturday, May 11

Delaware State University’s 134th Commencement Ceremony

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will deliver remarks at Delaware State University’s Commencement ceremony in Dover.

WHO: Governor John Carney
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
U.S. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams, Keynote Speaker
Dr. Wilma Mishoe, President
Dr. Tony Allen, Provost and Executive Vice President
Dr. Devona Williams, Chair, Delaware State University Board of Trustees
Delaware State University graduates & faculty members

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2019
9:10 a.m.

WHERE: Delaware State University, Alumni Stadium
1200 N. DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

The First State Gridiron Dinner and Show

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will attend the First State Gridiron Dinner and Show in Wilmington.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney
Elected officials
Community members

WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2019
6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

 
Monday, May 13

Delaware State Housing Authority Strong Neighborhoods Fund Awards

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor Carney will join Delaware State Housing Authority Director Anas Ben Addi, Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen, General Assembly members, nonprofit partners and others to announce $3.2 million in funding for affordable housing redevelopment from the Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund. DSHA’s Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund puts money directly into neighborhoods to address abandoned properties, and attack blight. Through the program, properties are removed, renovated or replaced and sold to low-income residents who then become homeowners and stakeholders in their communities.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Anas Ben Addi, Director, Delaware State Housing Authority
Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen
Members of the General Assembly
Award recipient organizations

WHEN: Monday, May 13, 2019
2:45 p.m.

WHERE: NCALL Strong Neighborhoods Project Location
20 N. Kirkwood Street
Dover, DE 19901

 

Superstars in Education Reception and Awards Ceremony

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the 2019 Superstars in Education Reception and Awards Ceremony. Each year educators across the state are recognized for their contributions in science teaching, integrated classroom technology practices, and school-to-career partnerships.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Treasurer Colleen Davis
Auditor Kathleen McGuiness
Members of the General Assembly
Secretary Cerron Cade, Delaware Department of Labor
Secretary Susan Bunting, Delaware Department of Education
Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware Department of Transportation
Michael Quaranta, President, Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
Bebe Coker, John H. Taylor Jr. Education Leadership Award Winner
Blades Elementary School Teachers and Staff
Springer Middle School Teachers and Staff
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center Teachers and Staff

WHEN: Monday, May 13, 2019
6:45 p.m.

WHERE: Wilmington University, Doberstein Admissions Center Auditorium
320 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720

 

Tuesday, May 14

Leadership Lunch

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a leadership lunch with the leadership of the Delaware Senate and House of Representatives.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware Senate Leadership
Delaware House of Representatives Leadership

WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

Bill Signing- Senate Bill 7

This event is open to the press

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign Senate Bill 7 into law. officially codifies the Delaware Population Consortium into Delaware law. This will be the first piece of legislation recommended by GEAR that will be signed into law by Governor Carney.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Rick Geisenberger, Delaware Department of Finance
State Senator Stephanie Hansen
State Representative William Carson
Members of the General Assembly
Connie Holland, Director, Office of State Planning Coordination
Carl Luft, Executive Director, Delaware League of Local Governments

WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
1:15 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks and present awards at the 2019 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards. Young Delawareans across the state are honored for their service in the areas of arts and culture, community service, education, environment, health, human needs, public service, an social justice/advocacy.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Renée Beaman, Director, Division of State Service Centers
Margarita Rodriguez-Duffy, Vice Chair, Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service
Youth Volunteer Service Award Winners

WHEN: Tuesday, May 14, 2019
6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Polytech Adult Education Conference Center
823 Walnut Shade Road
Woodside, DE 19901

 

Wednesday, May 15

DigiGirlz Day 2019

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the 2019 DigiGirlz Day. This one day event is designed to open girls ages 13-15 minds to the career possibilities in STEM fields.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Susan Bunting, Delaware Department of Education
Valarie Watson, Chief of Administration, Delaware Department of Technology and Information
Mark Brainard, President, Delaware Technical Community College
Bobbi Barends, Campus Director, Delaware Technical Community College
Representatives from Microsoft, DelTech, Wilmington University, University of Delaware, Sussex County STEM Alliance, and Cyber Streets
Students

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Delaware Technical Community College
Jack F. Owens Campus
21179 College Drive
Georgetown, DE 19947

 

Bill Signing – House Bill 71

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign House Bill 71 into law. This bill authorizes the Division of Professional Regulation to create a registration fee to be applied to Appraisal Management Companies when adding them to the National Registry. This is Representative Chukwuocha’s first piece of legislation.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha
Members of the General Assembly

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Bill Signing – House Bill 57

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign House Bill 57 into law. This bill designates rescue dogs as the official state dog. This is Representative Shupe’s first piece of legislation.

WHO: Governor John Carney
State Representative Bryan Shupe
Members of the General Assembly
Advocates

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901

 

Delaware BioScience Association’s Annual Gala

This event is closed to the press

WHAT: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware BioScience Association members

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2019
6:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Waterfall
3416 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703

 

Thursday, May 16

Bill Signing- Senate Bill Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 50

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 50. This bill creates the Community College Infrastructure Fund, which will help to support Delaware’s community college system’s capital improvement needs and deferred maintenance.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the General Assembly
Delaware Technical Community College Administrators and Staff

WHEN: Thursday, May 16, 2019
11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Delaware Technical and Community College, Stanton Campus
400 Stanton Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713